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Background imageCrowning Collection: The Coronation of Queen Victoria (1819-1901) (oil)

The Coronation of Queen Victoria (1819-1901) (oil)
FC12288 The Coronation of Queen Victoria (1819-1901) (oil) by Jennens, L. (fl.1830-97) and Bettridge, H. (fl.1830-1900); The FORBES Magazine Collection

Background imageCrowning Collection: Progress in State: The Royal State Coach

Progress in State: The Royal State Coach
GHL6133 Progress in State: The Royal State Coach by Bundy, Edgar (1862-1922); London Metropolitan Archives, City of London; eLondon Metropolitan Archives; English, out of copyright

Background imageCrowning Collection: Coronation of the Virgin (oil on canvas)

Coronation of the Virgin (oil on canvas)
AGN358237 Coronation of the Virgin (oil on canvas) by Credi, Lorenzo di (1456-1536); Private Collection; Photo eAgnew s, London; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageCrowning Collection: The Homage, the Largesse and the General Pardon at the Coronation of James I

The Homage, the Largesse and the General Pardon at the Coronation of James I
STC360911 The Homage, the Largesse and the General Pardon at the Coronation of James I and Anne of Denmark, July 25th, 1603, from The Illustrated London News, 1902 (litho) by Woodville

Background imageCrowning Collection: The Presenting of the Spurs and Sword at the Coronation of Henry VI on St

The Presenting of the Spurs and Sword at the Coronation of Henry VI on St
STC360906 The Presenting of the Spurs and Sword at the Coronation of Henry VI on St. Leonards Day, November 6th, 1429, from The Illustrated London News, 1902 (litho) by Begg

Background imageCrowning Collection: The Inthronization at the Coronation of George I, October 20th, 1714

The Inthronization at the Coronation of George I, October 20th, 1714
STC360914 The Inthronization at the Coronation of George I, October 20th, 1714, from The Illustrated London News, 1902 (litho) by Begg

Background imageCrowning Collection: The Sermon Preached by the Bishop of Chichester at the Coronation of Mary I

The Sermon Preached by the Bishop of Chichester at the Coronation of Mary I
STC360910 The Sermon Preached by the Bishop of Chichester at the Coronation of Mary I, October 1st 1553, from The Illustrated London News, 1902 (litho) by Forestier

Background imageCrowning Collection: Edward the Confessor Crowned at Winchester, 1043, from Hutchinson

Edward the Confessor Crowned at Winchester, 1043, from Hutchinson
IL388157 Edward the Confessor Crowned at Winchester, 1043, from Hutchinsons Story of the British Nation, c.1920 (litho) by Woodville

Background imageCrowning Collection: Cleopatra welcoming Caesar

Cleopatra welcoming Caesar
LLM457161 Cleopatra welcoming Caesar by Scarpelli, Tancredi (1866-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cleopatra welcoming Caesar)

Background imageCrowning Collection: The Union of England and Scotland (Charles I as the Prince of Wales), c

The Union of England and Scotland (Charles I as the Prince of Wales), c
487953 The Union of England and Scotland (Charles I as the Prince of Wales), c.1633-34 (oil on oak panel) by Rubens, Peter Paul (1577-1640); 84.4x65.7 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN

Background imageCrowning Collection: The Crowning of Esther, 1929 (oil on canvas)

The Crowning of Esther, 1929 (oil on canvas)
CH402317 The Crowning of Esther, 1929 (oil on canvas) by Pissarro, Lucien (1863-1944); 55.2x46.4 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Background imageCrowning Collection: Fol. 10r Alfonso VII (1105-57) and his wife, Berenguela of Barcelona

Fol. 10r Alfonso VII (1105-57) and his wife, Berenguela of Barcelona
XIR226505 Fol.10r Alfonso VII (1105-57) and his wife, Berenguela of Barcelona, led to meet the archbishop, from a manuscript depicting the coronations of the Kings of Aragon and Castille (vellum)

Background imageCrowning Collection: Ms 6712 (A. 6. 89) fol. 144v King John (1167-1216), miniature from

Ms 6712 (A. 6. 89) fol. 144v King John (1167-1216), miniature from
CHL206582 Ms 6712 (A.6.89) fol.144v King John (1167-1216), miniature from Flores Historiarum, by Matthew Paris, 1250-52 (vellum) by English School, (13th century); Chethams Library, Manchester

Background imageCrowning Collection: Coronation of General Faustin Soulouque (c. 1785-1867) as Emperor of Haiti

Coronation of General Faustin Soulouque (c. 1785-1867) as Emperor of Haiti
STC221851 Coronation of General Faustin Soulouque (c.1785-1867) as Emperor of Haiti, 18th April 1852, from Album Imperiale d Haiti, engraved by Severyn, published New York, 1852 (litho) by Hartmann

Background imageCrowning Collection: Ms 6712 (A. 6. 89) fol. 126v William II (c. 1057-1100) miniature from

Ms 6712 (A. 6. 89) fol. 126v William II (c. 1057-1100) miniature from
CHL206577 Ms 6712 (A.6.89) fol.126v William II (c.1057-1100) miniature from Flores Historiarum, by Matthew Paris, 1250-52 (vellum) by English School, (13th century); Chethams Library, Manchester

Background imageCrowning Collection: Ms 6712 (A. 6. 89) fol. 115v Edward the Confessor (1004-66) miniature from

Ms 6712 (A. 6. 89) fol. 115v Edward the Confessor (1004-66) miniature from
CHL206575 Ms 6712 (A.6.89) fol.115v Edward the Confessor (1004-66) miniature from Flores Historiarum, by Matthew Paris, 1250-52 (vellum) by English School, (13th century); Chethams Library

Background imageCrowning Collection: Ms 6712 (A. 6. 89) fol. 53 King Arthur, miniature from Flores Historiarum

Ms 6712 (A. 6. 89) fol. 53 King Arthur, miniature from Flores Historiarum
CHL206574 Ms 6712 (A.6.89) fol.53 King Arthur, miniature from Flores Historiarum, by Matthew Paris, c.1250-52 (vellum) by English School, (13th century); Chethams Library, Manchester

Background imageCrowning Collection: Ms 13. fol 232 Coronation of Louis IX (1214 / 15-70) and probably of Frederick II

Ms 13. fol 232 Coronation of Louis IX (1214 / 15-70) and probably of Frederick II
CHT206274 Ms 13. fol 232 Coronation of Louis IX (1214/15-70) and probably of Frederick II (1194-1250), from a Psalter by Pierre Lombard, early 15th century (vellum) by French School

Background imageCrowning Collection: Coronation of Charles X (1757-1836) at Reims, 29th May 1825 (colour engraving)

Coronation of Charles X (1757-1836) at Reims, 29th May 1825 (colour engraving)
CHT219348 Coronation of Charles X (1757-1836) at Reims, 29th May 1825 (colour engraving) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Background imageCrowning Collection: Allegory of the Catholic Church seated in the Campidoglio in Rome, 1798 (engraving)

Allegory of the Catholic Church seated in the Campidoglio in Rome, 1798 (engraving)
TPG241994 Allegory of the Catholic Church seated in the Campidoglio in Rome, 1798 (engraving) by Nolli, Giovanni Battista (1701-56) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCrowning Collection: Coronation of the Virgin with angels, saints and the Crucifixion, c. 1405 (tempera on poplar wood)

Coronation of the Virgin with angels, saints and the Crucifixion, c. 1405 (tempera on poplar wood)
BFM286744 Coronation of the Virgin with angels, saints and the Crucifixion, c.1405 (tempera on poplar wood) by Gerini, Niccolo di Pietro (d.1415) (workshop of); 108x55.5 cm; Lindenau Museum

Background imageCrowning Collection: Local fetes around Paris, series, 1830, Beaugrenelle (colour litho)

Local fetes around Paris, series, 1830, Beaugrenelle (colour litho)
PER267209 Local fetes around Paris, series, 1830, Beaugrenelle (colour litho) by Adam, Victor (1801-66); Bibliotheque Historique de la Ville de Paris, Paris

Background imageCrowning Collection: The Coronation and the Dormition of the Virgin, from the left tympanum of the west facade

The Coronation and the Dormition of the Virgin, from the left tympanum of the west facade
NUL262959 The Coronation and the Dormition of the Virgin, from the left tympanum of the west facade (stone) by French School, (13th century); Poitiers Cathedral, Poitiers

Background imageCrowning Collection: The Virgin of Immaculate Conception with Saint Mark and Saint Sebastian

The Virgin of Immaculate Conception with Saint Mark and Saint Sebastian
CH261394 The Virgin of Immaculate Conception with Saint Mark and Saint Sebastian (tempera on gold panel) by Master of Grossgmain (1480-1500)

Background imageCrowning Collection: The Crowning with Thorns and the Mocking of Christ (oil on canvas)

The Crowning with Thorns and the Mocking of Christ (oil on canvas)
3822506 The Crowning with Thorns and the Mocking of Christ (oil on canvas) by Brugghen, Hendrick Ter (1588-1629); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Dutch, out of copyright

Background imageCrowning Collection: A Way they have in the Navy, crowning a New Midshipman (litho)

A Way they have in the Navy, crowning a New Midshipman (litho)
1043652 A Way they have in the Navy, crowning a New Midshipman (litho) by Paget, Henry Marriott (1856-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Way they have in the Navy)

Background imageCrowning Collection: The Coronation of Henry V (Kronung Heinrichs V), 1918 (etching)

The Coronation of Henry V (Kronung Heinrichs V), 1918 (etching)
1071216 The Coronation of Henry V (Kronung Heinrichs V), 1918 (etching) by Corinth, Lovis (Franz Heinrich Louis) (1858-1925); 14.6x25.4 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas

Background imageCrowning Collection: Crowning of the Emperor Charlemagne (engraving)

Crowning of the Emperor Charlemagne (engraving)
961606 Crowning of the Emperor Charlemagne (engraving) by Chappel, Alonzo (1828-87) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Crowning of the Emperor Charlemagne (742-814)

Background imageCrowning Collection: Queen Margaret in derision crowning the Head of the Duke of York with a Paper Crown (engraving)

Queen Margaret in derision crowning the Head of the Duke of York with a Paper Crown (engraving)
1107998 Queen Margaret in derision crowning the Head of the Duke of York with a Paper Crown (engraving) by English School

Background imageCrowning Collection: The Russian Coronation, the Crowning of the Emperor in the Cathedral of the Assumption (engraving)

The Russian Coronation, the Crowning of the Emperor in the Cathedral of the Assumption (engraving)
1097834 The Russian Coronation, the Crowning of the Emperor in the Cathedral of the Assumption (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Russian Coronation)

Background imageCrowning Collection: Allegory of Spring, 1871 (oil on canvas)

Allegory of Spring, 1871 (oil on canvas)
CH139986 Allegory of Spring, 1871 (oil on canvas) by Picou, Henri Pierre (1824-95); 60x80 cm; Museo Nazionale del Bargello, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Background imageCrowning Collection: The Coronation of Charles V (1500-58) from The Tapestry of Charles Quint, c

The Coronation of Charles V (1500-58) from The Tapestry of Charles Quint, c
XIR167804 The Coronation of Charles V (1500-58) from The Tapestry of Charles Quint, c.1630-40 (tapestry) by Flemish School, (17th century); 410x515 cm; Musee du Temps, Besancon

Background imageCrowning Collection: King Arthur, 1903 (oil on canvas)

King Arthur, 1903 (oil on canvas)
CW159046 King Arthur, 1903 (oil on canvas) by Butler, Charles Ernest (1864-c.1918); 123.2x73.7 cm; Private Collection; eChristopher Wood Gallery, London, UK; British, out of copyright

Background imageCrowning Collection: The Holy Family, 1522 (oil on panel)

The Holy Family, 1522 (oil on panel)
SCP38766 The Holy Family, 1522 (oil on panel) by Orley, Bernard van (c.1488-1541); Prado, Madrid, Spain; Netherlandish, out of copyright

Background imageCrowning Collection: The Coronation of the Virgin (mosaic)

The Coronation of the Virgin (mosaic)
BAT192529 The Coronation of the Virgin (mosaic) by Gaddi, Gaddo di Zanobi (fl.1308-30); Duomo, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; Photo eNicol Orsi Battaglini; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageCrowning Collection: The Triumph of the Eucharist (tapestry)

The Triumph of the Eucharist (tapestry)
XJL180957 The Triumph of the Eucharist (tapestry) by Rubens, Peter Paul (1577-1640); Monasterio de las Descalzas, Madrid, Spain; Flemish, out of copyright

Background imageCrowning Collection: The Coronation of Queen Victoria, June 28th 1838 (oil on canvas)

The Coronation of Queen Victoria, June 28th 1838 (oil on canvas)
FC68096 The Coronation of Queen Victoria, June 28th 1838 (oil on canvas) by Parris, Edmund Thomas (1793-1873); 167.6x229. cm; The FORBES Magazine Collection

Background imageCrowning Collection: The Madonna crowned by an angel, 1520 (Burin engraving)

The Madonna crowned by an angel, 1520 (Burin engraving)
5890605 The Madonna crowned by an angel, 1520 (Burin engraving) by DAorer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528); 14.2x9.7 cm; Private Collection; Luisa Ricciarini; German, out of copyright

Background imageCrowning Collection: Punch cartoon: Sir Rowland le Grand - the retirement of Sir Rowland Hill as Secretary to the Post

Punch cartoon: Sir Rowland le Grand - the retirement of Sir Rowland Hill as Secretary to the Post office (engraving)
6034761 Punch cartoon: Sir Rowland le Grand - the retirement of Sir Rowland Hill as Secretary to the Post office (engraving) by English School

Background imageCrowning Collection: The crowning of King George VI, Westminster Abbey (b / w photo)

The crowning of King George VI, Westminster Abbey (b / w photo)
6034017 The crowning of King George VI, Westminster Abbey (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The crowning of King George VI, Westminster Abbey)

Background imageCrowning Collection: The crowning of her majesty Queen Elizabeth in Westminster Abbey, 2 June 1953 (b / w photo)

The crowning of her majesty Queen Elizabeth in Westminster Abbey, 2 June 1953 (b / w photo)
6033851 The crowning of her majesty Queen Elizabeth in Westminster Abbey, 2 June 1953 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Background imageCrowning Collection: The coronation of Erik XIII of Pomerania as king of of Nordic kingdoms of Sweden

The coronation of Erik XIII of Pomerania as king of of Nordic kingdoms of Sweden
ELD1761932 The coronation of Erik XIII of Pomerania as king of of Nordic kingdoms of Sweden, Denmark and Norway, by Margaret I of Denmark, 17th june 1397

Background imageCrowning Collection: The Coronation Ceremony, a Historical Account (litho)

The Coronation Ceremony, a Historical Account (litho)
1600886 The Coronation Ceremony, a Historical Account (litho) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Coronation Ceremony, a Historical Account)

Background imageCrowning Collection: The Crowning of the Queen of Holland, Her Majesty taking the Oath (engraving)

The Crowning of the Queen of Holland, Her Majesty taking the Oath (engraving)
1606448 The Crowning of the Queen of Holland, Her Majesty taking the Oath (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Crowning of the Queen of Holland)

Background imageCrowning Collection: The Crowning of the Queen of Holland (litho)

The Crowning of the Queen of Holland (litho)
1606441 The Crowning of the Queen of Holland (litho) by Prior, Melton (1845-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Crowning of the Queen of Holland)

Background imageCrowning Collection: The Crowning of the Queen of Holland (litho)

The Crowning of the Queen of Holland (litho)
1606452 The Crowning of the Queen of Holland (litho) by Prior, Melton (1845-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Crowning of the Queen of Holland)

Background imageCrowning Collection: The Coronation and Assumption of the Virgin: The Oddi Altarpiece

The Coronation and Assumption of the Virgin: The Oddi Altarpiece
LRI4610410 The Coronation and Assumption of the Virgin: The Oddi Altarpiece, 1502-03 (oil tempera on wood panel transferred to canvas) by Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio of Urbino) (1483-1520)




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"Crowning Achievements: A Glimpse into Royal Splendor and Divine Symbolism" Step into the world of regal opulence as we explore the captivating theme of "crowning. " From the majestic Crowns of Britain to momentous coronations, this caption takes you on a journey through history, art, and grandeur. In 1953, Queen Elizabeth II ascended to her throne amidst great pomp and circumstance. Witness the iconic Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II as she is crowned in all her glory. Picture her radiant presence inside the golden State coach during this historic event that captured hearts worldwide. Delve further back in time to Mary, Queen of Heaven, an exquisite oil painting from the late 15th century. Marvel at its intricate details and symbolism that depict divine majesty personified. Edward VIII dons his resplendent Coronation robes, showcasing regality fit for a king. The image exudes elegance and power befitting such a significant occasion. Art transcends boundaries even when it comes to crowning moments. Behold Christ Crowned with Thorns—a poignant portrayal on canvas that evokes deep emotions while reminding us of sacrifice and redemption. Napoleon I's self-coronation as King of Italy in 1805 is immortalized in a captivating photograph from c1900. This glimpse into history showcases Napoleon's ambition alongside his desire for recognition and authority. Transport yourself to another era with a view of the Salle de Bal adorned for Rinaldo and Armida's performance in 1688. The lavishness displayed here mirrors society's fascination with spectacle during coronations throughout time. Bryan de Grineau captures an intimate moment between artistically rendered figures during Queen Elizabeth II's Coronation—an artwork brimming with emotion that encapsulates both tradition and modernity seamlessly merged together. The Coronation ceremony holds immense significance not only for monarchies but also for nations themselves.